Day 5: the day started like any other - omelette with cheese - or scrambled egg if you so desired.
First stop for the day a village near the slum area - this area was near to wear we did the food drops for the children last night. We were still setting up the pharmacy in the back of the tuk tuk when a little boy aged 9 or 10 was pushed to the front of the que. it was quite obvious that his arm was broken. He had fallen out of the tree above us 2 days prior, we quickly found a makeshift sling to support his poor arm, gave him a dose of pain relief before sending him in a tuk tuk to hospital.
I felt so sad for him knowing that he has been struggling for two days with no pain relief.
Lots of Cute babies and children today presenting with coughs and colds, as well as adults with joint pain, headaches and sore backs. These poor people dont have a great deal of access to clean water, this is the main issue that contributes to their poor health.
Next stop - new smile orphanage - lots of smiles as we gave out toys and wash packs. Such beautiful well mannered children! Such a pleasure to go and spend time with these beautiful people. After medical checks were done and dusted at the orphanage, it was time to pack up and head to Kampong Cheneng - a 3 hr drive northwest. Tomorrow we shall head up the river on a boat to the 4 square orphanage where we shall see 45 children and give them some much needed tlc.
First stop for the day a village near the slum area - this area was near to wear we did the food drops for the children last night. We were still setting up the pharmacy in the back of the tuk tuk when a little boy aged 9 or 10 was pushed to the front of the que. it was quite obvious that his arm was broken. He had fallen out of the tree above us 2 days prior, we quickly found a makeshift sling to support his poor arm, gave him a dose of pain relief before sending him in a tuk tuk to hospital.
I felt so sad for him knowing that he has been struggling for two days with no pain relief.
Lots of Cute babies and children today presenting with coughs and colds, as well as adults with joint pain, headaches and sore backs. These poor people dont have a great deal of access to clean water, this is the main issue that contributes to their poor health.
Next stop - new smile orphanage - lots of smiles as we gave out toys and wash packs. Such beautiful well mannered children! Such a pleasure to go and spend time with these beautiful people. After medical checks were done and dusted at the orphanage, it was time to pack up and head to Kampong Cheneng - a 3 hr drive northwest. Tomorrow we shall head up the river on a boat to the 4 square orphanage where we shall see 45 children and give them some much needed tlc.